Type C: Enterprise & NPOs Co-create Project

◆Student Commons Creation Project

• Improve the space in front of the Convention Hall (2nd floor of Building A) to create a space for students to gather and talk creatively, as well as a space for students to consult with the University staff and faculty members.
• Students will become members of the project and create the space from a student point of view while learning from and receiving advice from experts in spatial design and other fields. The project members will develop the concept of the space together and actually create part of the space through DIY.
• After creating the space, the project members will make a presentation of the project report to introduce the renovated space to the APU community and to promote the effective use of the space.
• Project Description:
  Workshops: Designing a Student Commons through two workshops
  
  • Workshops on designing community spaces
  • Workshops on renovation concepts and techniques
  Planning:
  Develop a concrete renovation plan that can be implemented.
  Learn about structural technology in the process of community space creation:
  Understand the space’s structure and try renovating part of the space.
  Organizing a community event:
  Organize a social event to present the project results in the renovated space to make members of the APU community aware of the space.
  
• Recommended for the Following Kinds of Students:
  • Students who are interested in spatial design, renovation, DIY, etc. and want to acquire knowledge and practical skills.
  • Students who want to learn about space creation, effective use of available space, etc. and who want to contribute to community development.
  • Students who want to give shape to their own or other students' ideas and change APU with student input.

◆Number of the Participants: Core members: About 10 students

◆Eligible Participants

• 1.

  Able to attend all the required workshops and the project presentation

  • Every Wednesday from 18 Dec (Wed) to 23 Jan (Wed) during 5th and 6th periods. (Excluding Dec 25 and Jan 1)
  • The project presentation will be held in April or May (date and time to be agreed by members).
    ※It would be preferable if members can help with renovations during spring break (but not required).
• 2.Able to actively learn and output their ideas and learning into the project.
  Able to respect diverse opinions and enjoy the process of creatively building up a proposal with diverse members.
• 3.The main language of the workshops will be Japanese, so we are looking for students who are willing to participate based on this understanding. (There will be no interpreters. Assistance with understanding Japanese will be provided as necessary, but you cannot expect complete interpretation and translation). In addition, as discussions will be held between members who are both Japanese-basis and English-basis, you must be willing to communicate in both languages.
• 4.Participants must maintain awareness of their status as APU students, adhere to the activity rules as set by APU, follow the guidance of APU, and be able to responsibly carry out the project to completion.
• ※Students will not be allowed to withdraw from the project after they have applied. Only students who will take responsibility and can participate in the entire project itinerary are asked to apply.

◆Application deadline: Dec 9 (Mon), Noon

◆Please check the application information for the details.

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As a project organized by the Outreach and Research Office, the "Educational Video Production Project for APU Students" was implemented to enrich the lives of APU students. This project aims to foster interactive human relationships through various social contribution activities conducted by students using the concept of service-learning and helps students improve their citizenship and social skills and their problem-solving and practical teamwork skills.
"Smoking Manners at APU" and " Basic Manners of Living Environment" were themes that each team decided on their own. The students created educational videos on their smartphones from students' perspectives and aimed at students. Most of the participating students had no previous experience making videos. However, thanks to Douga-tec, who gave advice and held workshops on basic techniques, they could create their videos in a short period of time. Douga-tec was established by an APU alumni who is also involved in making educational video content. Please click the links below to view the videos from each team.

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